n. [ L. tegumentum, from tegere to cover. See Thatch, n., and cf. Detect, Protect. ] 1. A cover or covering; an integument. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Especially, the covering of a living body, or of some part or organ of such a body; skin; hide. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. tégumentaire. ] Of or pertaining to a tegument or teguments; consisting of teguments; serving as a tegument or covering. [ 1913 Webster ]